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About the Role
This position involves performing environmental planning and compliance data collection, analysis, and assessments. The role requires ensuring SNWA/District projects comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of NEPA, ESA, federal permitting, and project management, with strong technical writing and interagency coordination skills.
Responsibilities
- Participates in conducting environmental research projects and investigations.
- Collects and records environmental and land use information and data.
- Drafts plans of development and associated submittal documents for review.
- Analyzes and proposes appropriate environmental restoration and mitigation measures.
- Coordinates with other staff, divisions, departments, federal and state agencies, and external utility companies.
- Assists in conducting surveys of threatened and endangered species.
- Assists in monitoring contractor compliance with environmental resource requirements.
- Monitors federal, state, and local legislation, regulations, and policies.
- Researches projects planned by other agencies and identifies potential impacts.
- Attends public hearings and summarizes presentations and testimony.
- Assists in applying environmental compliance structures and frameworks.
- Assists in preparing assigned elements of technical reports and other documents.
- Provides technical environmental compliance support to various departments.
- Contacts other governmental agencies or private consultants to obtain data.
- Stays current on environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
- Attends conferences and meetings as assigned.
- Participates in a variety of technical study teams as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in earth science, environmental planning, environmental policy, water resources management, or a closely related field.
- At least two years of professional environmental planning and compliance experience.
- A master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred and may be substituted for required experience.
- A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
- Ability to plan and organize assigned environmental research and analyses.
- Ability to plan, set priorities, and organize work activities accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to learn and apply detailed and complex environmental compliance frameworks.
- Ability to communicate technical and scientific data and results clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff, divisions, and departments to meet deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skills
- Advanced knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Advanced knowledge of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Advanced knowledge of federal permitting requirements
- Project management experience
- Strong technical writing skills
- Strong interagency coordination skills
- Ability to prepare complex environmental documentation
- Ability to collaborate effectively with regulatory agencies and project team members
- Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of environmental planning, resources management, conservation biology, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of modern methods and techniques used in land use planning, environmental impact assessments, and biological conservation evaluations.
- Knowledge of environmental compliance frameworks.
- Knowledge of geographic information systems.
- Basic customer relationship management.
Location
- Molasky Corporate Center, 100 City Parkway, Las Vegas
Work Type
- Regular
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Environmental Planner II
- Environmental Planner I (Option to Underfill)
Education Level
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in earth science, environmental planning, environmental policy, water resources management or a closely related field
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
Salary/Compensations
- $125,162.00 per year
- $113,486.00
About the Company
- The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)/District is a large complex water utility.